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If you love keeping things running smoothly and creating a space where everyone feels at home, this role is for you. As our Office and Services Coordinator, you’ll be the friendly first point of contact for children, young people, families, staff, tenants, and visitors. You’ll bring warmth, professionalism, and great organisation to the front desk and the everyday life of our buildings.
You’ll take charge of room hire bookings, ensuring every customer has a seamless experience. You’ll keep our spaces stocked, safe, and functioning beautifully by managing supplies, equipment, maintenance oversight, and health & safety compliance. You’ll handle queries, calls, and correspondence with confidence and care.
This is a role for someone proactive, organised, and people‑focused — someone who enjoys being at the centre of a busy, community‑driven environment. Your work helps create a welcoming, efficient space where everyone feels supported and valued.
If you’re ready to make a real impact in a vibrant community hub, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as General Counsel & Company Secretary, you will lead UNICEF UK’s legal, governance and regulatory strategy, ensuring the organisation operates with integrity, sound judgement and confidence. Acting as the principal legal adviser to the Executive Team and Board, you will provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice to support high-quality decision-making. You will also lead a multi-disciplinary department, positioning legal, governance and risk functions as strategic enablers of organisational impact.
You will bring significant senior-level experience leading legal and governance functions within a complex organisation, with a track record of supporting executive and board-level decision-making. You combine strong commercial acumen with sound judgement, able to balance legal risk with organisational priorities and provide clear, practical advice. You are an influential and collaborative leader, skilled at building relationships and leading high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.
We have partnered with GatenbySanderson for this search and we invite you to learn more about this opportunity and visit our dedicated microsite. The site contains further information about the role, UNICEF UK, further details on how to apply, our recruitment process, as well as contact details of our search partner, GatenbySanderson.
Closing date: Friday 31st July, 2026 at midnight
Interview date: Late August into September 2026. Specific dates to be confirmed
In return, we offer:
excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

The General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches (GA) is the central charity that supports its member congregations, ministers and societies in England, Scotland and Wales. Its purpose is to promote free and inquiring religion, through inclusive, free-thinking communities that draw on wisdom from all sources, without doctrine or dogma. Our congregations are autonomous and locally led; the GA is not a hierarchical leadership body, but one that supports and leads alongside our members.
As Britain’s religious culture and context has changed, so have Unitarian communities, and the GA is in a process of adapting to best meet these changing needs.
The purpose of this role
This is a new role, being the operational engine to strengthen the organisation at a time of change. Shifts in the wider Unitarian movement with patterns of innovation, rebuilding, and growth alongside congregational vulnerabilities and closures mean that the GA’s operational function must adapt.
This role would suit someone who is excited to manage governance, systems, and data as strategic enablers in a values-driven organisation, who can drive change while delivering operational excellence.
This is a role with real scope to shape how an organisation that is approaching its centenary works in the years ahead - including how good data, digital systems, and emerging tools can support a small team to make best use of its resources and build capacity for relational work.
The Operations Director will work closely with the Chief Officer, and will be a collaborative and proactive enabler to lead a transition to a future-fit organisation that can better serve its members and have a greater impact.
You don't need to be Unitarian or a person of faith to apply. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and beliefs who are drawn to work within a values-led organisation.
What you’ll be doing
Strategy & organisational development — Partner closely with the Chief Officer to shape strategy, translate priorities into action, and build the systems that make us resilient.
Governance, legal & compliance — Serve as Company Secretary, stewarding our transition to CIO and ensuring we meet our legal and regulatory obligations with confidence.
Financial oversight — Ensure financial management arrangements (including outsourced providers) deliver accurate, timely information and sound controls; work with the Honorary Treasurer and external accountants on budgeting, fund oversight and audit support, escalating risks and holding providers to account.
Systems, data & digital — Lead our information infrastructure, oversee our CRM migration, and champion a culture of good data practice — including thoughtful use of AI where beneficial.
People & HR — Line manage two team members and keep our HR and supplier relationships running smoothly, with care and clarity.
Unitarian relationships — Nurture collaborative relationships with key Unitarian bodies from an operational perspective, including governance support for affiliated organisations.
Events & communications — Take operational ownership of the Annual Meeting and ensure the infrastructure behind our communications is solid and reliable.
See the attached job description for more details.
What core skills and experience you’ll have
Essential:
Senior operations leadership experience in a purpose-led or membership organisation, with a track record of building capacity through periods of organisational change.
Experience leading complex organisational change and systems transformation, including the people dimensions of change.
Experience managing contracted delivery of services by third parties
Financial literacy sufficient to own management accounts, lead a budgeting process, and act as a critical friend to trustees on financial governance.
Must be comfortable interrogating financial information and holding external providers to account; accountancy qualification not required
Experience of leading the implementation or significant improvement of CRM, financial management, or other organisational systems — including managing migration risk
Experience of people management, and good HR / employment practice
Substantial experience of charity governance and compliance
Solid working knowledge of UK charity law and Charity Commission requirements, including the ability to advise senior colleagues and trustees with confidence
Desirable:
Experience of property or building management, including leases, tenancy relationships, and facilities oversight
Experience of a CIO conversion or similar legal restructuring of a charity
Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
Experience of working in a faith, membership, or congregational context
Company secretarial experience
Please note: We've listed essentials and desirables in good faith, but we know no one is the finished article. If you bring the right values, approach, and most of the experience, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
JOB TITLE: Operations Director
LOCATION: Central London (Essex Hall, WC2) and home-based hybrid. Minimum 2 days per week in the office.
WORKING HOURS: Full-time 35 hours a week. Part-time applications (min. 4 days a week) considered.
SALARY: £55,000 per annum
START DATE: ASAP
Our benefits package includes
30 days holiday, plus English bank holidays
Workplace pension scheme (7% Employer contribution)
Staff support budget for personal development and wellbeing
Membership of financial wellbeing programme (Maji)
Apply for the position of Operations Director
Please submit a cover letter and CV via the link below to make an application.
In your cover letter, we would like to understand what it is that has drawn you to this role, what it is about the General Assembly’s work that resonates with you and what experience you have of implementing organisational change.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visa applications.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 15th July 2026, 23:59 BST.
Our initial first stage interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd July 2026. These interviews will be in person at our Head Office, Essex Hall, in Central London and we will reimburse travel expenses (standard class public transport).
Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a final video interview taking place week commencing 27th July 2026.
Please keep these dates free and be aware that there will be a short notice period before each interview.
The interview process will include a prepared task, and you'll be given plenty of time in advance to work on it - we want to see your thinking, not test you under pressure.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to support you through the interview process, please just let us know - we're happy to help.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
St James’s, Piccadilly is at an exciting moment in its 340-year history. The ‘Wren Project’ was recently awarded a major grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to complete fundraising towards the £23m. The Wren Project has secured it’s Permission to Start from the Heritage Fund and the Delivery Phase is well under way.
This new role will be the first recruitment to a new team which will be responsible for finalising and delivering the Wren Project Activity Plan, working alongside the in-house team.
The Activity Plan will ensure that the proposed repairs and upgrades to the buildings are delivered in tandem with a first-class heritage learning and participation programme. It will be impactful, inclusive and sustainable, delivering outcomes for the community, the heritage and the organisation. This will be achieved by:
· Driving and deepening relationships with audiences
· Decreasing barriers to access
· Uplifting the heritage story
· Increase organisational resilience
· Support individual and community wellbeing needs
· Support local economic needs
· Promoting environmental sustainability and climate action
St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Role description and person specification can be downloaded at our website.
Please send full CV with a covering letter outlining your interest in the post and forward to Jane Gray, HR Advisor by midday Thursday 16th July. (Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an application form in due course – referee information is required.)
Interviews are planned for Thursday 23rd July. Start date as soon as possible.
CV and covering letter should be sent to our HR Advisor, Jane Gray.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
14 hours per week | Home based with regular travel across Fenland
Salary: SCP 25-29 (£36,363-£39,862 per annum FTE)
Fixed term until 31 March 2027 or the return of the substantive postholder, whichever is sooner
Do you believe communities have a vital role to play in improving health and wellbeing?
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Project Manager to lead our Fenland Community Cancer Champions project during a period of maternity cover.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people affected by cancer by working alongside volunteers, community groups, health organisations and local partners to improve awareness of cancer, reduce barriers to support and strengthen community networks across Fenland.
About the role
As Fenland Community Cancer Champion Project Manager, you will coordinate the delivery of a community-based cancer awareness project that empowers local people with information, promotes wellbeing and helps tackle health inequalities.
The role combines project management, partnership working and community development. You will:
About you
We are looking for someone with:
Experience of health-related projects, working with underserved communities, CRM systems or funding development would be an advantage.
Why join Cambridgeshire ACRE?
Established in 1924, Cambridgeshire ACRE works alongside rural communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help local people create positive, lasting change.
We offer:
How to apply
Please visit the attached recruitment pack and job description, then submit your application as requested.
Closing date: 8.00am, 20 July 2026
Interview date: 5 August 2026
Cambridgeshire ACRE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.
We are now looking for a Head of Estates to join us on a full-time basis working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
The Role
As the Head of Estates, you will lead the management, development and optimisation of a diverse property portfolio. This is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for ensuring our estate is safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for the future.
You will drive the estates strategy, oversee maintenance and capital projects, manage significant budgets, and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding estate services across the organisation.
Additionally, you will:
About You
To be considered as Head of Estates, you will need:
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed so if you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you interested in using your administration skills to support teams that work with children and young people?
The Mental Health Support Teams ( MHSTs) in the West locality team in North Cumbria are recruiting a Service administrator for 30 hours a week due to the growth of the teams.
The teams work in schools offering low intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to children and young people as part of an NHS contract.
You will be working with the teams that cover Egremont, Whitehaven, Workington, Maryport, Cockermouth and Keswick. It is expected that you will be able to work from the service bases in Workington and Cockermouth on a weekly basis and the role will involve attending regular meetings in Carlisle.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating delivery of all administrative/ data functions across the service and ensuring that consistent processes are in place for finance, data and health & safety in line with contractual and Barnardo's requirements.
You will implement new, and revise existing, systems for financial and data management across the service as required and prepare financial information dealing with, and checking income and expenditure, including payroll.
Reporting to the Children's Services Manager you will support with designated work in terms of planning, development, projects, and business support tasks across the localities.
The post holder will be required to compile reports as required for presentation both internally and externally and support and work with the Regional Finance Team, Health and Safety Officer to ensure that all compliance requirements and targets are met/exceeded. There will also be Line management responsibilities as designated and you will work with, and provide support to, the Children's Services Manager to ensure all compliance requirements are met
It is essential that you have:
You must be:
Experience of formally line managing staff is advantageous, as this role will include directly line managing staff.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
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Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator
One Can Trust, High Wycombe Part-time | 17 hours per week Salary: £13,600 per annum (£28,000 FTE)
Help keep our food bank running and support people facing food insecurity across South Bucks
One Can Trust is a thriving local charity supporting individuals and families experiencing hardship across South Bucks. Alongside our food bank, we run a clothes bank, toddler groups and a community café. With a dedicated team of 11 staff and over 400 volunteers, we currently support around 360 people each week.
We are looking for a practical, organised and community-minded Warehouse Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day running of our warehouse operation. This is a hands-on role that combines stock management, volunteer supervision, health and safety responsibilities and general warehouse administration.
If you enjoy working as part of a small team, thrive in a busy environment and want your work to make a genuine difference in your local community, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
As Warehouse Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the food bank warehouse. Working closely with volunteers and colleagues, you will oversee stock control, donations processing, warehouse organisation and compliance with food safety and health and safety standards.
This role is ideal for someone with warehouse or stockroom management experience who is happy to be actively involved in the physical day-to-day operation.
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Location: One Can Trust, 11b Duke Street, High Wycombe, HP13 6EE
Hours: 17 hours per week (Monday to Friday, ideally 8.30am to 11.30am), plus approximately two flexible hours per week as required for food collections and operational needs.
A full driving licence is essential, along with a willingness to drive the charity's van.
Key responsibilities
Warehouse Operations
Volunteer Coordination
Food Stock Management
Health & Safety
Facilities and Vehicle Management
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
A Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety qualification would be beneficial, although training can be provided.
What we offer
Working at One Can Trust offers the opportunity to make a real difference in your local community while being part of a supportive and friendly team.
We offer:
Additional information
The successful candidate will be required to:
One Can Trust is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.
Apply now
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter or email to:
Jo Belshaw, Operations Manager
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Food bank supporting people in crisis with emergency food parcels and other services in High Wycombe and South Bucks.



Are you a passionate, bilingual community leader ready to make a real difference in the lives of Latin Americans and other migrant communities in the UK?
At Latin American House (LAH), culture is not just what we do, it is who we are. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a vibrant and innovative programme that puts community voices, creativity, and cultural pride at its heart.
About us
LAH is a community-led charity driven by and for Latin Americans in the UK. For decades, we have been supporting Latin American and other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants, championing their rights, wellbeing, and inclusion. We are a small, close-knit team with big ambitions, and everything we do is rooted in the lived experiences of the communities we serve. Our work takes place across London and at our community centre in Kilburn, North West London.
About the role
This is an exciting new post that will give you the space and support to grow our Communities & Culture offer, from cultural festivals and participatory arts to community gatherings and creative workshops. You will work alongside artists, community groups, and partners to build something truly meaningful, while also playing a key role in LAH's wider organisational development.
What we are looking for
You will be bilingual in Spanish and English, with a strong understanding of the experiences, challenges and strengths of Latin American communities in the UK. You will bring experience of leading community or cultural projects or intiiatives, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine commitment to social inclusion and equity.
What we offer
In return, we offer a supportive and flexible working environment, a generous annual leave entitlement of 34 days pro rata, NCVO programme management training and deelopment opportunities in safeguarding and fundraising, and employer pension contributions through NEST.
If you have strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills, alongside a passion for community development and cultural participation, we would love to hear from you!
We are particularly encouraging applications from people with lived experience of migration, and welcome applications from racialised, disabled, working class and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.
We aim to contribute to the integration, social inclusion and wellbeing of Latin American and other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
37 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Thursday 0900-1700, Friday 0900-1630.
YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.
We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.
We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take ownership of our Asset Management and Income functions, driving the performance, sustainability and compliance of our diverse property portfolio. This role will be responsible for shaping and delivering a forward-thinking asset management strategy that aligns with organisational goals, ensuring our homes meet all regulatory standards while delivering excellent repairs, voids and customer satisfaction outcomes. You will lead on investment planning, data-driven decision making, building safety, and environmental sustainability, including decarbonisation and energy efficiency initiatives. Working collaboratively across teams and with residents, you’ll ensure that services are responsive, informed by feedback, and deliver real value for money.
Alongside this, you will oversee a high-performing income function, leading the delivery of customer-focused income collection services and ensuring effective management of leases, arrears and financial performance. You will drive improvements through digital innovation, strengthen financial resilience for residents, and ensure compliance with welfare and regulatory requirements. As part of the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping organisational culture, leading and developing teams, and contributing to continuous improvement across services. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by optimising assets, enhancing service delivery, and supporting communities across Sussex and Surrey.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
Experience and Knowledge
We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic leader with a strong background in asset management within social housing or a similar sector. You will bring significant senior leadership experience, with a proven track record of delivering high-performing, customer-focused asset management, repairs, and maintenance services that achieve excellent value for money. A recognised professional qualification (MCIOB or CIH Level 4/5, or willingness to work towards Chartered status) and a commitment to continuous professional development are essential.
You will have a deep understanding of regulatory and legislative requirements relating to housing, alongside strong expertise in welfare benefits and their impact on residents and service delivery. Experience in leading change, implementing best practice, and driving continuous improvement is key, as is your ability to manage contracts, budgets, and performance to meet organisational targets. You’ll also bring strong financial acumen and experience of delivering against KPIs in a complex, fast-paced environment.
As a leader, you will be a strategic thinker with excellent analytical and decision-making skills, able to use data and insight to inform direction and performance. You will build strong relationships quickly, influencing a wide range of stakeholders, including Boards and external partners. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and navigate challenging situations with professionalism and resilience.
You will also demonstrate strong digital capability, including experience of asset management systems and MS Office 365, and a clear commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture. An understanding of (or willingness to develop knowledge of) working with young people with complex needs and psychologically informed environments is desirable, aligning the built environment with the needs of those we support.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 19th July at midnight.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

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Community & Corporate Fundraiser – Wales (Dolfor)
Full-time 37.5 hours a week. (flexible/part-time requests will be considered)
Salary £38,000.00 -£42, 000.00 pa
Hybrid role- 3 days in office and 2 home working
This role will lead fundraising across Wales and into the Midlands, building relationships with communities, businesses and supporters to grow income and raise awareness of our work.
You’ll develop and manage a mix of community and corporate fundraising activity, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and using our Wales site to engage and inspire supporters.
A big part of the role is building strong, long-term relationships that support sustainable fundraising and help extend the reach of our services.
About you:
This is a varied role with real scope to grow fundraising across Wales and make a direct impact on the children and families we support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who We Are
The Race Equality Foundation is a national charity working to tackle systemic racism and create the conditions for everyone to live healthy, secure and fulfilling lives and we are looking to appoint a Head of Operations.
We combine evidence, co-production and practical action to address the root causes of racial inequality. Our work focuses not only on identifying inequality, but on challenging the structural racism, discrimination and unequal distribution of power that drive them. We work alongside communities, practitioners, policymakers and institutions to develop evidence-informed solutions that improve services, strengthen communities and promote racial justice.
Today, our work spans health and care, employment, housing and community wellbeing. Through partnerships, research, training and policy influence, we continue to demonstrate what meaningful anti-racist systems change can look like in practice.
We are based in London but have a national remit.
Job description
We are entering a period of organisational growth and staff restructure, and the Head of Operations will be a new post at REF. The postholder will be ready to get stuck in, helping us to identify and address operational challenges before they become problems and reduce unnecessary demands on managers and senior leaders. We are looking for an effective communicator to ensure that people, systems, and resources support the Foundation's mission and enable staff to do their best work. We are not looking for someone who believes every challenge requires a new process. We are looking for someone who can exercise sound judgement, introduce structure where it adds value and help create the conditions in which staff and managers can focus on delivering impact.
The postholder will be expected to bring a strong commitment to anti-racism, equity and inclusion in the way they approach organisational development and operational leadership.
See Job Description document for full details of the role and responsibilties.
Person Specification
Essential
Several years' experience in a senior operational, organisational development or business management role in a charity or voluntary sector organisation.
Proven track record of driving operational improvements, such as overseeing or changing workflow systems, maintaining good governance and compliance policies, or implementing strong CRM systems.
Proven track record of managing HR procedures, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills, and effective people management including maintaining working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Strong ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
Strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and the ability to apply these principles in practice.
Experience of working in an environment that requires flexibility, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience of managing external suppliers, advisers or contractors.
Desirable
Experience of working in a time and resource limited small or start up organisation.
Experience of working with boards, trustees or governance structures.
Experience of working in an organisation committed to equality, anti-racism or social justice.
Knowledge of organisational development or change management approaches.
Pay and Conditions of Service
This post is permanent and full-time.
The annual full-time salary for this role is between £47,911 and £53,890, inclusive of London Weighting.
There is a probationary period of six months for this post.
Full-time staff are entitled to 25 days holiday leave per annum with additional days for long service. The timing of holidays must fit in with the needs of the Foundation and must be agreed in advance. In addition to annual holidays there is paid time off for national holidays.
The post will be based in the London office at Unit 17 Deane House Studios, 27 Greenwood Place, London NW5 1LB. Staff currently work two to three days a week in the office.
The normal working week is 35 hours for full-time posts, seven hours per day, Monday to Friday. Standard office hours are 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.
Application Process
Applications will only be accepted via the portal on our website. We will require the submission of an application form and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should be 2-3 pages max, 12 point font. We will not accept applications via CV. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to prepare a presentation, details will be shared in advance.
Please note that we are only able to appoint people who are eligible to work in the UK.
Tackling racism, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday 0900-1700.
A full, valid UK driving licence is essential; a vehicle will be provided.
YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.
We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.
We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.
Are you an experienced cleaning professional looking to step into a new role? Do you take pride in creating safe, welcoming homes that make a real difference in young people’s lives?
Our Maintenance team works across multiple properties to ensure our residents have safe, good‑quality homes. We work closely with project staff to identify and complete repairs, carry out regular and ad hoc cleaning and decoration, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and prepare empty homes for new residents.
We have sites across East Sussex, centered around our Foyers in Eastbourne and Hastings. These services provide 24-hour supported housing for young people aged 16–25, offering low to medium levels of housing-related support. There are homes throughout East Sussex for young people we continue to support into independence via our Transitional Housing teams, these are typically larger shared houses of 4-8 residents sharing some communal facilities such as bathrooms and kitchens. In total there are approximately 180 residents in East Sussex that the maintenance team oversee.
We are recruiting for a Cleaner to work as part of a small team of Maintenance Workers across East Sussex. This is a hands-on role; undertaking planned communal cleaning, responding to unexpected cleaning needs, undertaking cleaning of empty properties, working on and assessing the day‑to‑day compliance of our sites. You will be working closely with housing staff throughout the projects.
In delivering the role, you will:
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
Experience and Knowledge
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 12th July at midnight.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
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YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

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Head of Risk and Internal Audit
£75,000 per annum
Permanent and Full Time
Hybrid (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Head of Risk and Internal Audit, playing a critical role in strengthening our risk management, internal audit and assurance frameworks. In this role, you will ensure the organisation effectively identifies and mitigates risk, delivers a robust internal audit programme, and provides independent assurance to senior leadership and the Board. You will work closely with the Executive Team to embed a strong risk-aware culture and support strategic decision-making.
We are looking for an experienced risk or audit professional with a strong track record in developing and embedding enterprise risk management and internal audit programmes in complex organisations. You will bring excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders, including Boards or Audit & Risk Committees. A strong understanding of risk, assurance and governance frameworks, alongside a commitment to integrity and continuous improvement, is essential.
Act now and visit our website via the link, to apply online.
Closing date: 9AM, Monday 20 July, 2026.
Interview date: 30 July 2026 (in person).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world.
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

Job Purpose
The Communications Lead will:
The Communications Lead will work particularly closely with our Creative Design Lead, who leads all aspects of design across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Copywriting and Content Creation
Media and PR
Website
Internal Communications
General
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.